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2012년 2월 28일 화요일

2/16 Hepatitis

DIALOG>> Are you vaccinated against hepatitis?
 
A: Where has Jim been lately?
B: I heard he has hepatitis.
A: Oh no! Is he alright?
B: He’s still showing symptoms.
A: Are you vaccinated against hepatitis?
B: Yes, I got my shots several years ago.
* got shots: 주사를 맞다
     

RESPONSE>> Talk about what hepatitis is.
 
One type of medical condition that can become deadly is hepatitis. 
* deadly: 치명적인

Hepatitis is often a viral infection that causes liver inflammation
ex> Take the necessary measures to fight viral infections.

It can also be caused by toxins like alcohol or medication. 
ex> My stress is caused by problems at work.

The most typical types of this disease are Hepatitis A and B. 

Hepatitis A is an acute infectious form that spreads through contaminated food or water. 
* spread through: ~을 통해 퍼지다
ex> The acute infectious form of the disease is much more common.
ex> The disease was spread through the air.

Hepatitis A is widespread in developing countries. 
ex> The popularity of K-pop is widespread throughout Asia.

You can get vaccinations to guard against Hepatitis A.
* guard against: ~을 막다
ex> Did you get your flu vaccination yet?

To avoid getting the disease, people should wash their hands often, drink clean or boiled water, and eat food that is well-cooked.


@ I’ve been thinking over your proposal. 네 제안을 검토하고 있었어

1. The flu is a kind of viral infection.
2. Heavy drinking can cause liver inflammation.
3. The disease spreads through person-to-person contact.
4. The elderly and children should get flu vaccinations.

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